Senior Buyer/Hub Coordinator

Texas A&M University‐Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic Serving Doctoral Research Institution that combines a heritage of teaching excellence with
innovation in research and community engagement. The beautiful natural setting of our Island University is enhanced by our modern, state‐of‐the‐art classroom
buildings and support facilities. We are the only University in the nation located on its own island with palm trees lining pathways throughout the 240‐acre campus.

What you will do:
Prepares, solicits, obtains, and evaluates bids, offers, and requests for proposals. Identifies prospective bidders to include HUB vendors, records
bid results, and analyzes bid results (technical performance, price & total cost evaluations). Awards purchase orders with signature authority up to
$100,000.00. Reviews purchase orders to assure compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. Receives approval from Director for all bid
tabulations over $50,000. Processes all of annual contract awards to master orders and records in and updates contract data in Blueridge.

HUB – Facilitates compliance with the University’s “Good Faith Effort” criteria to meet HUB goals as specified by the Board of regents, State of
Texas, and Senior Executives. Develops HUB plans and goals.

HUB – Generates all monthly HUB Reports to include the Purchasing card (Pcard) report, Presidents Cabinet Monthly Report, Semi‐ Annual and Annual
HUB Report, and the Legislative Appropriations Report. Guides the formulations and interpretation of HUB policies and procedures for the
university. Generates and maintains required HUB documentation for the TEXAS Procurement and Support Services, TAMU System and University
compliance.

HUB – Plans and directs the marketing and outreach efforts for HUB participation. Represents Texas A&M University‐ Corpus Christi by attending
Equal Opportunity Forums & other State and System HUB events to improve vendor relations. Organizes vendor product shows for the benefit of using
HUB vendors for university procurement as well as expanding the faculty and staff product knowledge. Assists HUB vendor with State Certification
process, application to the centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) and trains HUB vendors in the university bid process and other state opportunities.

Supervises the Buyers to ensure that they are performing duties accordingly. Hires and trains employees and evaluates annual performance.

Performs other duties as assigned.

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Three (3) years of related experience in purchasing as a buyer or purchaser.
• Experience with HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) and working with computerized purchasing online systems.
• Experience with supervising.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and
  Outlook).

To Apply:
To apply to this vacancy and to view the full job posting details visit:

https://islanderjobstamucc.edu

Office of Human Resources
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
6300 Ocean Drive
Corpus Christi, TX 78412‐5730
O: (361) 825‐2630
F: (361) 825‐5871
www.hr.tamucc.edu
www.tamucc.edu

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